KUCHING: Sarawak needs more experts in chip designing for the automotive and healthcare industries. Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said without chips, the equipment will not work. “Taking the automotive industry as an example, I was once informed by X-Fab that one car needs 150 chips. So if
KUCHING: The state government will give substantial allocation for research activities, including Artificial intelligence (AI) in Sarawak. Although Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg did not disclose the exact amount of the allocation, he assured that it will be included in the state’s next budget. “In the
KUCHING: The revival of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 must have a comprehensive and transparent plan for the rakyat to understand. In stating this, Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Datuk Richard Wee emphasised that this also applies to whatever policy that the
KUCHING: Calling all entrepreneurs! Here’s your chance to showcase and sell your goods at the Sarawak Regatta event. Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) is offering sales lots along Jalan Gambier here from Oct 27-29 and Nov 3-5. According to its statement, a total of 57 lots will be available. Of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced the extension of its assistance package, Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) on the electricity bill. According to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, this assistance will take effect from July 1 to Dec 31. He added that the state government will offer monthly
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has further amplified its market validation and commercialisation via inking various Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with industry partners. Under the SDEC Technology Accelerator (STAcc) Programme, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: About 38 recipients from four different continents were awarded the World Innovation, Technology, and Services Alliances (WITSA) Global Innovation and Tech Excellence Awards in the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2023. WITSA chairman Dr. Sean Seah said that
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy which owns Bakun Dam has come out to allay any misgivings that may have arisen following the reported findings of an inspection by a dam safety flying squad from 2021 to 2022. It said in its exit presentation to Sarawak Energy, the flying squad stated that it
KUCHING: Sarawak has got going on the Child Friendly Cities Initiatives (CFCI) in response to the challenge of realising the rights of children in an increasingly urbanised and decentralised world. According to Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah the Unicef Child Friendly Cities: East
BETONG: The Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has provided large allocations through various programmes to develop schools in the state. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the allocations were given to build schools that